Adventure Camps
For Campers Ages 8-14 (Rising 3rd-8th Grades).
Adventure Camps!
Adventure Camps are designed in the mold of Park’s outdoor education program, providing experiential learning opportunities on our new challenge course and surrounding outdoor areas.
Adventure Camps provide meaningful opportunities for campers to get outside their comfort zone, build resilience, and forge connections with a small group of campers as they tackle challenges — both individually and collectively —over the course of the week.
Adventure Camps are guided by the “challenge with choice” philosophy that encourages campers to develop a deeper understanding of their potential when faced with a challenge. Campers are guided by dedicated facilitators who create a supportive environment that welcomes mistakes and inspires students to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Throughout the week, students will become more resilient and confident, recognizing how to be their best selves when faced with adversity.
Each Adventure Camp is anchored in our challenge course and includes a mix of ground-based team building activities on our low ropes course as well as aerial adventure challenges like the climbing wall, vertical playground, high ropes course, and zip line. Camper choice activities are built into each session, giving every camper the opportunity to shape their own camp experience. Every Adventure Camp includes a full-day Wednesday field trip, offering a special adventure in a new and engaging location.
Camp Details – Prices and Schedules:
Ages: Adventure Camps are open to ages 8-14. Campers are split into age-appropriate groups for activities.
Dates: Adventure Camps run from June 22-August 21 with a new session starting each Monday
Cost: $575/week
Note: Lunch is available for purchase the weeks of June 22-August 7. Lunch is not available for purchase the last two weeks of the program, August 10-14 and August 17-21.
Registration Minimum: A minimum of 10 campers must register for a camp in order for it to run. If a camp does not meet the minimum, families can either get a full refund or transfer into the day camp (Bruins or Specialty Camps) for the week.
Adventure Camps Schedule:
| Week | Theme | Field Trip |
|---|---|---|
| June 22-26 | Paddles and Trails | Canoeing and Hiking |
| June 29-July 2 | Peddles and Peaks | Mountain Biking |
| July 6-10 | Rocks and Ropes | Outdoor Climbing |
| July 13-17 | Float and Fly | River Tubing |
| July 20-24 | Paddles and Trails | Canoeing and Hiking |
| July 27-July 31 | Peddles and Peaks | Mountain Biking |
| August 3-7 | Rocks and Ropes | Outdoor Climbing |
| August 10-14 | Tents and S’mores | Overnight Camping |
| August 17-21 | Float and Fly | River Tubing |
Field Trip Activity Descriptions
Adventure Camp activities are anchored in Park’s Challenge Course and include a mix of ground-based team building activities on our low ropes course as well as aerial adventure challenges like the climbing wall, vertical playground, high ropes course, and zip line. The descriptions below spotlight the special activity for the Wednesday field trip.
Paddles and Trails
(June 22-26 & July 20-24)
Learn paddling basics on our local waterways. Before getting onto the water, campers will learn about the parts of the canoe and paddle, proper paddle grip, posture, and different stroke techniques. On the water, instructors will teach campers how to paddle forwards, backwards, and steer in a flat water environment with hands-on practice and games.
Peddles and Peaks
(June 29-July 2 & July 27-July 31)
This adventure on wheels teaches campers mountain biking basics like the parts of a bike and how they function, proper riding posture, how to shift gears, how to use brakes safely, and how to use good trail etiquette on public biking trails. If you are unable to bring your own bike on the field trip, limited bike rentals are available upon request. Email [email protected] to coordinate.
Rocks and Ropes
(July 6-10 & August 3-7)
Campers will visit local crags to experience climbing a natural rock face. Instructors will teach campers about body positioning, grip techniques, movement strategies, and crag etiquette as campers step out of their comfort zones and take in beautiful views from the top of the route.
Float and Fly
(July 13-17 & August 17-21)
Nothing screams summer like floating down the river with friends while tubing in a local state park. Campers will take in beautiful scenery and learn about local flora and fauna while riding nature’s lazy river. They can hop out of their tubes at designated swimming spots to cool off and explore the trails, including a large suspension bridge!
Tents & S’mores (August 10-14)
Spend the night enjoying all the magic of camp life! Campers will learn camping basics like setting up tents, building a campfire, and how to cook over the fire. They’ll roast s’mores, play games, tell stories, and gaze at the stars as they sleep in a local state park.
We will leave for the camping trip on Thursday morning and return to Park after lunch on Friday. Campers who do not wish to stay overnight may be picked up by a parent directly from the campsite (within 30 minutes of Park) on Thursday afternoon or evening and rejoin the group at any time on Friday. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday will be provided. Tents and group camping supplies will be supplied by Park. Campers must bring their own sleeping bag.
Please note that, because this week of Adventure Camp includes an overnight stay, there is an additional $25 fee.
